Computer and Information Sciences at North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
North Carolina Central University graduates in computer and information sciences earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How North Carolina Central University Compares for Computer and Information Sciences
All 459 colleges reporting computer and information sciences earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $241,380 | $245,486 | #1 | $146,204 |
| 2 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $216,722 | $197,203 | #2 | $136,099 |
| 3 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $196,467 | $172,423 | #6 | $109,514 |
| 4 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $188,157 | $169,401 | #7 | $133,293 |
| 5 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $187,437 | $190,625 | #3 | — |
| 6 | Rice University Houston, TX | $182,443 | $185,491 | #4 | $131,154 |
| 7 | Wellesley College Wellesley, MA | $177,213 | $156,055 | #9 | $100,644 |
| 8 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $172,904 | $182,307 | #5 | $113,634 |
| 9 | Northeastern University Oakland Oakland, CA | $163,708 | $148,964 | #13 | $115,587 |
| 10 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $163,708 | $144,162 | #15 | $115,587 |
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| 206 | University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | $88,915 | $87,572 | #228 | $67,736 |
| 207 | Alabama A & M University Normal, AL | $88,490 | $100,444 | #124 | $63,900 |
| 208 | University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | $88,264 | $92,843 | #188 | $60,199 |
| 209 | North Carolina Central University Durham, NC | $88,053 | $94,493 | #177 | $74,597 |
| 210 | University of Mississippi University, MS | $87,958 | $106,720 | #87 | $66,082 |
| 211 | University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK | $87,792 | $98,570 | #139 | $64,320 |
| 212 | Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT | $87,705 | $78,963 | #314 | $58,480 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do North Carolina Central University computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $74,597 one year after graduating and $88,053 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does North Carolina Central University rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, North Carolina Central University ranks #209 by median pay four years after graduation, and #177 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at North Carolina Central University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for computer and information sciences ($92,374), and the median federal debt at graduation is $31,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.